The Nicholls Colonels (4-6) travel to face off against the Maryland Terrapins (6-4) on Tuesday, December 19th. This game will be played at XFINITY Center in College Park and televised on BTN. Both Nicholls and Maryland will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 ET.
Nicholls Colonels vs Maryland Terrapins
The Nicholls Colonels Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Nicholls has a record of 4-6 through their first ten games. In their last ten road games, which dates back to last year, Nicholls has a 4-6 record. As of now, Nicholls holds a 5-3 ATS record leading into their game against Maryland. In their previous five games, they are 2-1 vs. the spread.
Through 10 games, Nicholls has an over/under record of 4-4-0 with their games averaging a combined 153.5 points per game so far. The Colonels have an over/under record of 1-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 151 points per game.
The Maryland Terrapins Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Maryland has played 10 games this season and have a record of 6-4. In their 3 away games, they have not won any and they have won 4 out of 5 at home. Maryland’s ATS record is currently sitting below .500 at 2-6. In home games this season, Maryland has a 2-3 record vs. the spread, while in their last ten home games, they are 6-4 ATS.
Up to this point, games involving Maryland have had an average of 131.5 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 134.9 points. Their over/under record is 2-6-0. The Terrapins have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 147 points per game.
Nicholls Offense Breakdown
In their recent matchup, the Nicholls offense ended with 55 points against Louisiana Tech. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 34% and made 7 threes. The team’s top scorer is Jamal West Jr., who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 16.7, while Jalen White also maintains a PPG average of 11.6 leading up to the game.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal West Jr. (F) | 16.7 | 7.9 | 3.1 |
| Jalen White (G) | 11.6 | 2.5 | 0.6 |
| Rob Brown III (G) | 11.2 | 4.2 | 1.8 |
Maryland Offense Breakdown
Most recently, the Maryland offense finished with just 53 points vs. Indiana. For the game, they hit 2/16 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 35.7%. The team’s top scorer is Jahmir Young, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 17.2, while Julian Reese also maintains a PPG average of 15.8 leading up to the game.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmir Young (G) | 17.2 | 3.3 | 4.2 |
| Julian Reese (F) | 15.8 | 9.9 | 1.0 |
| Donta Scott (F) | 8.5 | 4.8 | 0.6 |
Nicholls Team Defense
So far, the Colonels’ defense is ranked 239th in the country at 78.1 points per contest. So far, the Nicholls defense is giving up an average of 10.4 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.2 times per game (488th).
Maryland Team Defense
In the current season, the Maryland defense has excelled, sitting 47th in the nation by allowing 64.4 points per game. The Maryland defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 65 points and allowed Indiana to connect on 3 threes.
Colonels vs Terrapins Trends
- In their last five road games, Nicholls has averaged 67 points per game while allowing 81. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 3-2.
- In their last five games at home, the Terrapins have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 0-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 53 points per game in these contests.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Colonels have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Terrapins have a straight up record of 8-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.
Colonels vs Terrapins Prediction
In this Terrapins vs. Terrapins matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Terrapins at -17.5. While we project the Terrapins to win 77-67, our recommendation is to bet on the Colonels for the point-spread.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 135.5 and our model has the Colonels and Terrapins finishing with a combined 144 points. Our pick is to take the over.
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Last updated:December 19, 2023 Maryland Terrapins, Nicholls Colonels, Teams